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As the Chancellor Philip Hammond announces the 2016 Autumn Statement, the CIOB provides its reaction to the Government’s core commitments to construction and the wider economy.

Overall, the CIOB welcomes the Chancellor’s announcement to commit greater levels of investment in the built environment, as well as further funding for improving productivity and innovation. Read more...

Brexit may have dominated the agenda at Conservative Party Conference, but construction wasn't far behind. Read our blog on what the industry can expect from some of the announcements and policies, including details of our own fringe event. Read more...

Check out our research on productivity in construction, published in May 2016. The report explores not just construction’s own productivity, but how the built environment supports productivity growth in the UK as a whole. Read more...

The CIOB is calling for greater industry collaboration to eradicate unfair labour practices. The report, produced in consultation with a number of businesses and NGOs, examines the root causes of modern slavery and sets out priority actions for moving the industry towards greater transparency. Read more...